Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V

Opel Corsa 2000 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V has been produced from September, 2000 to August, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 125 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Corsa 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 170 km/h.

Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 44 litres or 11.62 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 8.5 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Corsa fuel consumption.

Opel Corsa safety

During safety testing Opel Corsa has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Corsa is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Corsa got one star.

With the same engine there is also Opel Corsa version with manual gearbox (Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 11.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 16 % - 7.1 litres per 100 km.
Opel Corsa 2000

Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V technical data

Model: Opel Corsa 1.4-16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2000. September ... 2003. August 
Engine: 1389 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 190 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 125 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 170 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 (combined) 11.2 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100km (27.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 44 litres (11.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.82m (length) 1.65m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters
Ground clearance: 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 260 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1060 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1500 kg

Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V engine Z14XE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1389 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 77.6 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 73.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power 90 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 125 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 4 years

All Opel Corsa hatchback [2000 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Corsa 2000 1.0-12V Sep 2000 — Aug 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 58 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2001 1.0-12V Dec 2001 — Aug 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 58 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2000 1.2-16V Sep 2000 — Aug 2003 1.2 Petrol 75 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2000 1.2-16V Sep 2000 — Aug 2003 1.2 Petrol 75 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V Sep 2000 — Aug 2003 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2000 1.4-16V Sep 2000 — Aug 2003 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Corsa 2000 1.7 Di-16V Sep 2000 — Aug 2003 1.7 Diesel 65 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2000 1.7 DTi-16V Sep 2000 — Aug 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (75 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.7 Diesel 75 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2001 1.8 16V Jan 2001 — Dec 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2000 reviews
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